VAG-Abound
24-06-2018, 09:15 AM
The G65 is located in a frustratingly visible but almost inaccessible point just to the left of the radiator fan. You can squeeze a hand in, but almost no room for tools, etc. I suspect this is similar to various other models where removing the right hand wheel arch lining is suggested as a way to get access.
I thought I'd try and avoid that by seeing if a plumbers telescopic basin wrench might work from the top, like this from Screwfix (https://www.screwfix.com/p/plumbing-tools-by-rothenberger-telescopic-basin-wrench-32mm/71701):
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For those not familiar with them, the jaw section pivots to be at 90 degrees to what the photo shows. You flip it one way so that the jaws grip on a clockwise twist, or the other way to get anti-clockwise action.
It was still quite a struggle, but with a hand coming from the other side to help unfold and guide the jaws it took 20 minutes or so of jiggling and fiddling. Once the jaws were in the right place it works pretty well as the teeth make a ratchet type action, so many small turn forward / backs eventually work it loose enough to carry on by hand.
Maybe worth trying for other awkward positions as well?
I thought I'd try and avoid that by seeing if a plumbers telescopic basin wrench might work from the top, like this from Screwfix (https://www.screwfix.com/p/plumbing-tools-by-rothenberger-telescopic-basin-wrench-32mm/71701):
35052
For those not familiar with them, the jaw section pivots to be at 90 degrees to what the photo shows. You flip it one way so that the jaws grip on a clockwise twist, or the other way to get anti-clockwise action.
It was still quite a struggle, but with a hand coming from the other side to help unfold and guide the jaws it took 20 minutes or so of jiggling and fiddling. Once the jaws were in the right place it works pretty well as the teeth make a ratchet type action, so many small turn forward / backs eventually work it loose enough to carry on by hand.
Maybe worth trying for other awkward positions as well?